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Blitzkrieg 1940
Blitzkrieg 1940
Author: Ward Rutherford
Condition: Like New
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Blitzkrieg 1940 recounts the incredible six-week German sweep through Holland, Belgium, and France in the spring of 1940, tracing the rapid armoured and air‑supported operations that defined Blitzkrieg doctrine and precipitated the collapse of Allied defenses on the Western Front. Ward Rutherford provides a tight operational narrative of the Battle of France—breakthroughs, encirclements, the fall of the Low Countries and the British Expeditionary Force’s withdrawal toward Dunkirk—while naming the principal commanders and forces involved, from the Wehrmacht’s panzers and Luftwaffe to French, Belgian, Dutch and British formations, offering readers a clear, campaign‑level perspective on one of World War II’s most decisive campaigns.
This illustrated historical study features contemporary photographs of units, leaders and operations and detailed maps of the various battles, combining visual documentation with operational analysis. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons (Putnam Pub Group) in 1980 as the First American Edition, hardcover, 192 pages (ISBN13: 9780399123917), the book’s blend of images, maps and concise campaign history makes it a useful reference for military history enthusiasts and a desirable copy for collectors.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Author / Publication
Blitzkrieg 1940
Ward Rutherford
G. P. Putnam's Sons (Putnam Pub Group), 1980
First American Edition
Hardcover, 192 pages
Type of Book
World War II campaign history
Illustrated historical study
Theater(s) of War
Western Front
Operations / Campaigns
Blitzkrieg in Western Europe, 1940
German invasion of Holland
German invasion of Belgium
German invasion and collapse of France
Main Nations / Forces Involved
Germany (Wehrmacht)
France
Belgium
Netherlands / Holland
United Kingdom (British Expeditionary Force)
Focus of the Book
German Blitzkrieg doctrine in practice, 1940
Rapid armoured and air-supported operations
Battle of France, including breakthrough and encirclement phases
Collapse of Allied defenses in the Low Countries and France
British Expeditionary Force withdrawal and Dunkirk context
Weapons / Branches / Military Elements
Wehrmacht (German Army)
Panzers (German armoured forces)
Luftwaffe (German Air Force)
Maginot Line defenses
Visual and Reference Content
Illustrated study
Photographs of units, leaders, and operations
Key Figures Mentioned
Adolf Hitler
Heinz Guderian
Fedor von Bock
Gerd von Rundstedt
General Maurice Gamelin
Subject / Descriptive Keywords
Blitzkrieg
Lightning war
Battle of France
Dunkirk
German occupation of Western Europe
Operational warfare
Armoured warfare
Air–ground coordination
German campaign in Holland, Belgium, and France, 1940
Collapse of Allied defenses, 1940
World War II – Western Front, 1939–1945
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
